Openings (Spring and Fall 2025)
We are looking for undergraduate students/graduate students/postdoc researchers with the engineering and physics background. A theoretical and/or experimental background in optics/photonics is required. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enjoy a dynamic environment, and enjoy working with other people. Funding opportunities are also available for suitable candidates. If you are interested, you can contact me through email zhu3@clemson.edu
11/2024 update
We have an immediate postdoc opening in the field of hybrid photonic integration and diode lasers. Please refer to our recent publication in APL Photonics (https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0159527) about this research area. The ideal candidate should have experiences in semiconductor lasers, chip-scale photonic devices, and/or hybrid photonic integration. Either chip-scale photonic device packaging/testing/characterization or micro/nano fabrication experience is required. The expected pay scale for this position is $70K~85K/year plus benefits. Please contact me ASAP if you are interested in this opportunity.
We also have two Ph.D. student openings in my group.
Our research topics:
High power, high brightness diode lasers and fiber lasers
Laser beam combining
Advanced packaging and assembly for photonic chips
Monolithic and hybrid photonic integration
Integrated quantum photonics
What do we do?
Explore the interface between fundamental physical principles and practical devices
Tackle challenging problems at the frontiers of science and engineering
What will you learn?
Theoretical analysis, nanofabrication methods, measurement techniques, and everything in between
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